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Apple iPod NanoHardware

Apple overhauls iPod Shuffle, Nano and Touch

New models come with iTunes update and social networking tool

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Apple iPadHardware

Scottish school shifts wholly to the iPad

Head of computing and IT at Cedars School gives the rationale behind his decision

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Salford's MediaCity pushes technology boundaries

In preperation for 3D, ultra HD and a tapeless workflow

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Gmail PriorityCommunications

Google adds Priority Inbox to combat information overload

Gmail feature will "revolutionise the way we use email"

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Windows 7 boxManagement

Cost of Windows 7 migration will rise due to lack of skilled staff

As the deadline for moving to Windows 7 approaches, businesses will have to dig deep to keep their operating systems up-to-date

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Huawei unveils £99 Android 2.2 handset

Ideos is first affordable Android 2.2 phone, co-developed with Google 02 Sep 2010

New wireless charging standard launches

Wireless Power Consortium's Qi spec could be a boon for mobile users 02 Sep 2010

Samsung Galaxy Tab is finally unveiled

"On the go" device includes video conferencing capabilities and 7in TFT screen 02 Sep 2010

BT Global Services expands SIP trunking services

The giant highlights reduced call costs and better remote user collaboration 02 Sep 2010

Dell tightens SME security with Trend Micro deal

Companies promise easy-to-use package for small firms 02 Sep 2010

Councils failing to deliver adequate online services

Local authorities must encourage more customers to shift to using the web, according to Socitm 02 Sep 2010

Businesses ignore datacentre advice

Survey finds 97 per cent of firms do not act on recommendations of datacentre experts 02 Sep 2010

Fibrecity offers Dundee residents 100Mbit/s FTTH

Fibrecity is using sewerage system to connect residents 01 Sep 2010

Microsoft ad warns of VMware 'lock-in'

Meanwhile, VMware CEO says operating systems will be less important in the future 01 Sep 2010

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Salford's MediaCity pushes technology boundaries

In preperation for 3D, ultra HD and a tapeless workflow 02 Sep 2010

What are the business benefits of virtual worlds?

Experts cite collaboration and brainstorming, recruitment and training 26 Aug 2010

Intel to challenge rival ARM with McAfee buy

Intel hopes to increase share in the embedded processor market by adding security to appeal to manufacturers 20 Aug 2010

Interview: John Linwood, chief technology officer, BBC

Technology chief John Linwood talks about his role in making the broadcaster a leaner, greener, more innovative organisation 16 Aug 2010

IT degree upsurge a temporary reprieve

As applicant numbers for degrees across the board rise dramatically, key IT figures warn this will not in itself solve the IT skills problem the industry is facing 19 Aug 2010

Experts bemused by Intel's McAfee buy

Deal risks making security firm an irrelevance, say analysts 19 Aug 2010

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Computing Podcast: Tech Talk episode 5

Join Tech Talk for an overview of the week's top IT stories, and a debate on IT self-service. Will it provide value? 27 Aug 2010

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Computing podcast: Tech Talk episode 4

Join Tech Talk for an overview of the week's top IT stories, and a debate on IT skills. Is the UK slipping behind? 20 Aug 2010

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Computing podcast: Tech Talk episode 3

Join Tech Talk for a rundown of the week's IT news, and a special debate on government crowdsourcing 17 Aug 2010

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Amazon Kindle 3

Amazon Kindle 3 e-book reader review

Amazon trims the size and price of its newest Kindle, and adds a bargain Wi-Fi-only model


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V3.co.uk Labs

The latest UK business technology: quick reviews and first impressions

Hearing is believing with Orange HD Voice

As mobile phones become ever more powerful, with music players, cameras, GPS capabilities, and internet connectivity all as standard, perhaps the one...

Security Watchdog

Security Watchdog

Sniffing out IT security issues

UK and US drop down virus source list

There was good news for US and UK security chiefs today with the latest stats from managed security firm Network Box showing...

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BusinessGreen blog

What climate change deniers and the Kop have in common

Anyone attempting to challenge the increasingly vocal battalion of sceptics, deniers and assorted right wing nut jobs who have somehow emerged as...

The big picture

The big picture

Business and IT insights from research and analyst firm Quocirca

Cloudsourcing – trust, contracts and speed

As cloud evolves, there will need to be some fairly fundamental changes in how things are done.  If all that cloud manages...

The Outsourcing Debate

The Outsourcing Debate

Comment and opinion on the latest in outsourcing and offshoring by Lee Ayling

Better benchmarking series: Hitting the hard and soft targets

Plan and Is the service delivering against current goals and objectives? Following on from my introductory blog on this topic, this is...

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